Is in charge of the French after ribbing upset leaders (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RULES Is in charge of the French after ribbing upset leaders (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Dec 29, 2025
7% ROASTS Ribs, or makes ribs (6) Universal Mar 30, 2026
7% APRES After, in French (5) USA Today Mar 1, 2026
6% TEASE Rib (5) Eugene Sheffer Apr 10, 2026
6% TSAR Russian leader upset procrastinating hosts (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Mar 31, 2026
6% WALE Corduroy rib (4) LA Times Daily Mar 25, 2026
6% CAGE Word after rib or batting (4) New York Times Feb 24, 2026
5% ETRE To be, in French (4) USA Today Apr 9, 2026
5% WHISTLE Appear cheerful with the French after card game (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 9, 2026
5% BRUISER Ruffian; rue ribs (anagram) (7) The Times Concise Apr 8, 2026

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